Theresa Tam to Retire as Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer in June

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June 13, 2025

Theresa Tam to Retire as Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer in June — Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 12, 2021. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

6/13/2025|Updated: 6/13/2025

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Theresa Tam is set to retire at the end of next week after serving in the position since 2017.

Tam said her term will end on June 20, and she does not have another job lined up. Tam said she intends to take some time to consider new opportunities, prioritize her family, and make time for playing music and long-distance running.

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